YOASOBI Announces 2026 North American Tour

Dates, ticket info, and festival appearances for the J-Pop duo's upcoming shows.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 1:28pm

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Composer Ayase and vocalist ikura, known together as the popular J-Pop act YOASOBI, have announced a North American tour for summer 2026. The Never Ending Stories tour will include festival appearances at Montreal's OSHEAGA in July and Lollapalooza in Chicago in August, as well as stops at major venues across the continent.

Why it matters

YOASOBI has built a dedicated international fanbase through their emotive, genre-blending sound, and this tour represents a major opportunity for North American audiences to experience their live show. The inclusion of high-profile festival dates also signals the group's growing mainstream appeal.

The details

The Never Ending Stories tour will kick off in June 2026, with YOASOBI performing at OSHEAGA in Montreal on July 25-27 and then headlining Lollapalooza in Chicago on August 1-3. The tour will also include stops at venues in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, and other major North American cities, with ticket sales beginning on May 1, 2026.

  • YOASOBI's Never Ending Stories tour will begin in June 2026.
  • The group will perform at OSHEAGA in Montreal on July 25-27, 2026.
  • YOASOBI will headline Lollapalooza in Chicago on August 1-3, 2026.
  • Tickets for the tour will go on sale on May 1, 2026.

The players

YOASOBI

A popular Japanese J-Pop duo consisting of composer Ayase and vocalist ikura, known for their emotive, genre-blending sound.

OSHEAGA

A major music festival held annually in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Lollapalooza

A long-running music festival that takes place in Chicago, Illinois each summer.

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What they’re saying

“We're so excited to bring our music to North American audiences this summer. The energy and passion of the fans at festivals like OSHEAGA and Lollapalooza is unmatched, and we can't wait to connect with them in person.”

— ikura, Vocalist, YOASOBI

What’s next

Tickets for YOASOBI's Never Ending Stories tour will go on sale to the general public on May 1, 2026. Fans are encouraged to sign up for the group's newsletter and follow their social media channels for the latest updates and ticket sale information.

The takeaway

YOASOBI's first-ever North American tour represents a major milestone for the J-Pop duo, showcasing their growing international appeal and the continued globalization of the Japanese music scene. The inclusion of high-profile festival dates like OSHEAGA and Lollapalooza will introduce their emotive, genre-blending sound to wider audiences across the continent.